Apple Cinnamon Jelly

Name: Apple Cinnamon Jelly
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7 half-pints.
Ingredients: 4 cups unsweetened apple juice; 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin; 6-1/2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg

I have made this for my five kids for their peanut butter sandwiches throughout all of their school years. I have made jars and jars of this wonderful jelly for gifts for teachers, neighbors and relatives for Christmas. It's easy, delicious and homemade—what's not to love? Be prepared to have to make this jelly regularly once the kids get a taste of it! —Nancy Jenkins, Fullerton, California

Ingredients

4 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
6-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine apple juice and pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. In a bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir into apple mixture; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into seven hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Editor’s Note: The processing time listed is for altitudes of 1,000 feet or less. Add 1 minute to the processing time for each 1,000 feet of additional altitude.